Books with author Richard Alan Dickson

The day Perry's grandfather rescues him from a foster home is the happiest of his life... until he learns he'll be cleaning cages at some stupid traveling curio show, a place where animals in cheesy props pretend to be griffins, centaurs and creatures of old. But when the demons attack, Perry learns the amazing truth behind the incredible world of Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Diver Down!" and "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," returns with an exciting tale of high adventure into the realm of demons, dragons and talking cats. He has created an engaging story filled with wonderful heroes and dastardly villains that every young reader is sure to enjoy.

When the Christmas present of the nicest girl in school goes missing, Paul Stevens suspects the school bully, a sixth-grader destined for a lump of coal on that magical morning. For a skinny little fourth-grader to tackle a schoolyard gang would be insane... but to save Christmas, that's exactly what Paul Stevens must figure out how to do. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "S.O.S. North Pole," returns with a tale of drive, determination and desperate odds. With a clever hero and sinister schoolyard villains, "Kid Christmas" is a holiday adventure that readers will surely enjoy.

When a Gateway station explodes, Rupert Cole races to find the cause. With terror factions already ruling the Earth, only Gateway keeps them from those who've fled to the safety of space. If the factions have finally discovered a way to escape, there will be no putting them back, and nowhere left for everyone else to run. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "The Fifth Horseman," returns with a story of action and adventure in the style of "Escape from New York," but with terrorist as inmates and Earth as the prison. With rich characters, plentiful action, and more than a few imaginative twists, "Gateway: Left Behind" is a thrilling book that readers will enjoy to the very end.

On a night when the best costume gets the most free candy, one young man knows that his costume must be the very best. His only competition? His big sister Sally and Boo Boy, a mysterious kid from down the lane. But on this night—his night—there will be no mystery. After months of careful planning, Paul has finally crafted the perfect disguise. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "The Last Great Lemonade-Stand Showdown," presents a delightful Halloween story. With a charming cast, witty action, and plenty of humor, "Boo? Boo Who?" is a wonderful tale that readers of all ages are sure to enjoy.

When good cookies go missing, the doggie detective goes to work. With his trusty nose to help him sniff out trouble, he tracks down the one question that will break the case: in a room packed with mystery writers... whodunit? Richard Alan Dickson, author of "The Last Great Lemonade-Stand Showdown," presents a wonderful tale of cookie-loving trouble. Set in the heart of a quaint little hotel, "The Case of the Missing Cookies" is a charming story that readers of all ages are sure to enjoy.

After centuries of delivering toys to all the good little girls and boys, an evil elf comes to the North Pole to bring it to an end. The reindeer spring into action to deliver a powerful plea to the children of the world: Save Our Santa. Save him... from her. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Hank the Happy Snowman," presents a delightful Christmas tale. With three charming reindeer telling one wonderful story, "S.O.S. North Pole" is fun holiday fiction that readers of all ages are sure to enjoy.

When a pair of feuding families call a Thanksgiving truce and start looking for a feast, Tom the Target-Tailed Turkey grows a little nervous. When he hears their plans to put him on the menu, he flies into a panic. The truce must be cancelled at all costs, if he can just figure out how. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "The Halloween Hop," presents another fun holiday tale. With a loveable turkey, folksy storytelling, and plenty of wacky action, "Tom the Target-Tailed Turkey" is a delightful story that readers of all ages are sure to enjoy.

With the evil space dogs' resonance chamber ready to destroy Katlantis, the gloves come off. Cat Patrol Delta gears up for war. But when the Earth dogs fight the space dogs for the same territory, Growler the Mutt comes to the curious cats with an offer that may simply be too hard to ignore. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," returns with an episode of fun-loving adventure straight from the golden days when cartoons ruled the mornings and Gilligan's Island ruled the afternoons. With valiant cats and villainous dogs, "Cat Patrol Delta, Episode #4: Enemy of my Enemy" is a an amusing story that no lover of dogs, cats, or Saturday morning cartoons will want to miss.

When the woodland elves strike north against the elves of the ice, a former prankster finds himself alone, the last of his kind. With an enemy castle now at his doorstep, he vows his revenge. One against many might be long odds, but neither Kringle nor his army have ever faced a dark elf like Jack Frost. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "The Fifth Horseman," presents a different look at the traditional winter wonderland. With a unique perspective and a clever tale, "Taking the North Pole" is entertainment that will keep readers turning pages to the very end.

She can’t stop the fighting, but she can bandage the wounds… Virginia Field Hospital, 1862. Abbey Kaplan will do whatever it takes to become a doctor. As a surgical assistant, her first major test is tolerating her chauvinistic male associates. But when her inaugural posting lands her smack in the middle of a Civil War field hospital, proving herself isn't about pride—it’s a matter of life or death.As the battle-mangled bodies keep coming, Abbey's calling means ignoring the risks to her own safety and sanity. But when relentless gore, lack of sleep, and overwhelming pressure push her toward her breaking point, establishing herself in a man’s world might just kill her.Will Abbey earn her rightful place in history or will she falter under the crushing pressure of the bloody war?A Female Doctor in the Civil War is the third book in the American Journeys historical fiction series. If you like brave heroines, authentic settings, and stories that bring the past to life, then you’ll love Richard Alan's stunning saga. Buy A Female Doctor in the Civil War to discover true courage today!

In late August of 1862, and despite the Second Battle of Bull Run ending some hours ago, the acrid scent of burned gunpowder still hung in the muggy, hot air. Young Dr. Abbey Kaplan sat on a bench and leaned her exhausted body against a tree. After thirty-six hours of surgery, aching muscles demanded sleep. She knew it wouldn’t come easily as her mind still raced at the breakneck pace of a Civil War surgeon. Like two boxers having savaged each other, the two armies retired to their corners to assess their own and their opponent’s damage. A nurse examined an ambulance wagon’s contents and yelled for Dr. Kaplan...the same nurse she’d overheard speculating as to what type of woman could perform the removal of limb after limb with “an utter lack of emotion…” Acclaimed author, Richard Alan, takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster. He explores the mindset of a female doctor during the cruelest of wars, at a time when the practice of Medicine was more of an art than a science. And a women’s place was at home…not practicing medicine.